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Ficus natalensis

 
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Family: Moraceae (mor-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Ficus (FY-kus) (Info)
Species: natalensis (nuh-tal-EN-sis) (Info)

Category:
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
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Bloom Time:
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Foliage:
Evergreen
Smooth-Textured
Leathery-Textured

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
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Seed Collecting:
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral nick89 On Jul 29, 2005, nick89 from Tallahassee, FL
(Zone 8b) wrote:

Makes a good bonsai, although seldom used. From southeast Africa where it occurs in both woodlands and dry areas. It will form aerial roots when given sufficient humidity.

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